Thanksgiving Turkey Reuben

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Health score
14%
Thanksgiving Turkey Reuben
23 min.
4
590kcal

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If you're looking for a creative twist on traditional Thanksgiving flavors, our Thanksgiving Turkey Reuben is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! This delectable sandwich merges the savory taste of carved turkey with the tangy zest of classic Reuben ingredients, offering a delightful fusion that is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a festive gathering.

Imagine sinking your teeth into layers of tender turkey complemented by the crunch of shredded cabbage, all enveloped by creamy mayonnaise mixed with zesty horseradish and sweet cranberry sauce. The addition of Swiss cheese melted to perfection and toasted rye bread brings everything together in a warm, comforting embrace. It's a unique spin that honors the beloved Reuben while paying homage to Thanksgiving's iconic flavors.

This dish not only provides a satisfying balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, making it substantial enough for a main course, but it's also surprisingly quick to prepare—ready in just 23 minutes! It serves four, making it an ideal choice for an intimate dinner or a casual lunch with friends. With just the right amount of crunch, creaminess, and a hint of sweetness, this Thanksgiving Turkey Reuben is destined to become a new favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 0.8 lb carved turkey thinly sliced (I think thigh meat is best)
  • cups packaged cole slaw shredded green
  • teaspoons horseradish freshly grated
  • servings kosher salt and pepper black to taste
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise 
  • slices cocktail rye bread 
  • slices swiss cheese 
  • tablespoons cranberry sauce whole (I used berry)
  • teaspoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk together the mayonnaise, cranberry sauce, horseradish and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. It will be rather pink!

Nutrition Facts

Calories590kcal
Protein19.04%
Fat54.42%
Carbs26.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
64.58
Glycemic Load
15
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
23.319565311722%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
0.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:589.68kcal
29.48%
Fat:35.56g
54.71%
Saturated Fat:13.16g
82.22%
Carbohydrates:39.01g
13%
Net Carbohydrates:34.26g
12.46%
Sugar:7.2g
8%
Cholesterol:96.18mg
32.06%
Sodium:1606.56mg
69.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.99g
55.98%
Selenium:41.78µg
59.68%
Vitamin K:58.91µg
56.11%
Phosphorus:503.61mg
50.36%
Vitamin B3:8.65mg
43.23%
Calcium:381.75mg
38.18%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.28%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27.34%
Folate:94.68µg
23.67%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.42%
Vitamin B12:1.38µg
22.93%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.65%
Zinc:3.14mg
20.92%
Fiber:4.75g
19.01%
Vitamin C:13.96mg
16.92%
Potassium:531.11mg
15.17%
Magnesium:58.53mg
14.63%
Iron:2.54mg
14.11%
Vitamin A:512.43IU
10.25%
Vitamin E:1.42mg
9.49%
Copper:0.17mg
8.61%
Vitamin B5:0.8mg
8.01%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.38%